A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9180973 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 100901531 epoch_slot_no: 72731 block_no: 9180796 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 73955 time: 2023-08-19 17:57:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ae3f9de20ae0c2aac915522f52ef760df46e86fcf5b34d3e400f0eff32e14cbBlock Operator
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